Canadian Silver Dollar (80%) melt value
Canada, 1935–1966. Contains 0.6 troy oz of pure silver. The value below updates with the live spot price.
Specifications
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Years | 1935–1966 |
| Denomination | Dollar |
| Composition | 80% silver, 20% copper |
| Total weight | 23.33 g |
| Purity | .800 (80% silver) |
| Pure silver | 18.662 g (0.6 troy oz) |
| Diameter | 36.06 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Reverse design | Emanuel Hahn (Voyageur canoe) |
| Face value | $1.00 |
Canadian dollars from 1967 are 50% silver, and circulating dollars from 1968 on have no silver.
Specifications: Royal Canadian Mint records.
Common questions
How much silver is in a Canadian Silver Dollar (80%)?
A Canadian Silver Dollar (80%) contains 0.6 troy ounces (18.662 grams) of pure silver. It weighs 23.33 grams in total and is .800 fine.
How is the melt value of a Canadian Silver Dollar (80%) calculated?
Multiply the pure silver content (0.6 troy oz) by the current silver spot price. The calculator on this page does this automatically with live prices.
Is a Canadian Silver Dollar (80%) worth more than melt value?
Often, yes. Scarce dates, certain mint marks and coins in high grade sell to collectors for more than their metal content. Common circulated examples usually trade close to melt. Check the date and mint mark before selling.
Melt value is an estimate of metal content at spot price. It is not an offer, appraisal or measure of collector value.